2. Important safety information
▪ Vacuum pumps are potentially dangerous if incorrectly used, repaired or
maintained, approach the repair or maintenance with caution.
▪ Any incorrectly installed spare parts could damage the pump and could be
potentially dangerous.
▪ If there are any doubts about the servicing procedures or the product's capabilities
please contact us.
▪ Always conform to service schedules unless adverse conditions necessitate more
frequent servicing.
▪ Report if any defect before an accident or consequential damage can occur.
▪ Observe local and country specific regulations, norms and guidelines.
▪ Never allow anyone to remove large or heavy components without adequate
lifting equipment.
▪ The pump may have been exposed to processes which use hazardous substances
or produce by-products which are dangerous to human health and safety, for
example, chemically active, biologically active or radioactive substances.
▪ Before working on a pump, make sure that the correct personal protective
equipment is available and being used. Always wear safety goggles. Wear a
breather mask with positive air pressure and take other precautions if there is a
possibility that the pump may be contaminated with hazardous substances and
dusts.
▪ When you apply sealants and lubricants, prevent contact with the skin by wearing
suitable gloves.
▪ We recommend wearing suitable gloves to prevent contact with possible sharp
edges.
▪ Seals may contain fluoroelastomer, which when properly handled is not dangerous
but which may produce a toxic and corrosive residue (hydrogen fluoride or
hydrofluoric acid) in the event of excessive heat or fire depending on the
circumstances of degradation and other materials involved.
▪ On completion of maintenance, check the pump functions correctly and that all
guards and protection devices are fitted and working correctly and that the pump
is electrically safe.
▪ If the pump is used for handling hazardous substances check the pump for leak-
tightness before use.
▪ Dispose of waste oil and any process by-products in accordance with local and
national safety and environmental requirements. It is illegal to dispose of waste oil
into drains or water courses, or to bury it.
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